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Despite their simple appearance, PSB's Imagine B speakers pack a powerful punch that'll impress even the most discerning of listeners. They work great on their own in a high-performance two-channel system, or you can add one of PSB's HD subwoofers for even better bass. The Imagine line borrows technology developed for PSB's higher-end Synchrony series, so you get audiophile-quality performance in a high-value speaker. The Imagine Bs also feature seamless, curved cabinets that are finished with stunning, hand-picked real-wood veneers — a stylish addition to any listening room.

PSB's Imagine speaker family (Imagine B shown on stand and on top of the center channel speaker)

"The Imagine B [has] both clarity and listenability in spades. It also [has] remarkable bass extension and volume..."
—John Marks, Stereophile, February 2009

Precise driver design for natural sound

The drivers are mounted flush with the smooth front baffles, for improved sound dispersion.

Why choose bookshelf speakers?

Bookshelf speakers may be small in size, but they can deliver surprisingly big sound. Some ultra-compact models even fit on a desktop. Most are right at home in tight spaces like shelves, so they're usually good choices for your home theater's rear channels. For the best performance, try placing bookshelf speakers on solid speaker stands to help the sound really "open up." If you want full bass impact, add a powered subwoofer and enjoy punchy sound that's as deeply satisfying as that of floor-standing speakers.

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Driver Technology

Cone Design: The woofer cones are ceramic filled
polypropylene and use rubber surrounds. The aluminum phase plug mechanically
smoothes the response and acts as a heat sink for the voice coil, reducing power
compression.

Tweeter: The 1" titanium, Ferrofluid cooled dome tweeters'
light yet rigid diaphragm and over hung voice coil, combined with a computer
optimized magnetic circuit produce an extended high frequency response that
remains distortion free even at extreme volume levels. The front baffle is
designed to eliminate mid and high frequency diffractions, maximizing three
dimensional realism.

Crossover Network: The crossover is a 2-way acoustical
fourth order Linkwitz-Riley type with a 24 dB/octave slope. Tight tolerances
were used when choosing the crossover components; heavy multi-laminated iron
cores are used for large value inductors, high gauge wire air core inductors are
used for medium and small values, all the capacitors are low loss and film
capacitors are used for the midrange and treble frequencies. The tweeter and
woofer are crossed over at 1,800 Hz.

Enclosure Design

Cabinet: The cabinet is an integral part of speaker design
and has a dramatic effect on the overall sound of a speaker. PSB's 7-layer
laminated construction results in a solid, acoustically inert enclosure. The
side and top panels are curved for added stiffness, with a wood veneer exterior.

Connections

Dual Binding Posts: The dual binding post input terminals
are located on the lower rear of the speaker cabinet. The two sets of binding
posts are shorted together by a gold-plated jumper. With the jumper removed the
Imagine B can be bi-wired or bi-amplified. The binding posts will accept spade
connectors, single banana plugs, pin connectors, and bare wire up to 8 gauge.

Specifications

Frequency Response:

On Axis @ 0°: 52-23,000 Hz (+/-3 dB)

On Axis @ 0°: 55-20,000 Hz (+/-1.5 dB)

Off Axis @ 30°: 55-10,000 Hz (+/-1.5 dB)

Low Frequency Cutoff -10 dB: 48 Hz

Sensitivity:

Anechoic Chamber: 87 dB

Typical Listening Room: 89 dB

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PSB Imagine B Review

So far I really like these speakers. They handle the power from my AMP really well. They look great and sound very rich. I use them in a second zone, the kitchen and they fill the open room with a lot of crisp sound. They pack a punch.

Pros:Sound good, Look good. Seems like they're getting better as I listen to them more.

Outstanding Bookshelf Speakers

The PSB Imagine B Bookshelf Speakers are expensive but they provide full robust audio in a reasonable amount of space. The speakers produce crystal clear highs without shrill overtones. Even at high volume levels, these speakers perform exceptionally well. The bass produced by the Imagine B is quite respectable and suitable for most music (except maybe classical organ). The cabinets are beautifully made with real woods (no veneers). Amazingly, there are no sharp corners on the cabinets; corners are smooth and absolutely seamless. The binding posts, too, are of excellent quality. If you are looking for a quality bookshelf speaker system, give the PSB Imagine B's a listen. Highly recommended.

Amazing

The reviewers who mentioned that these speakers need around 40 hours to break-in are absolutely right. Right out of the box they are harsh and undisciplined but don't give up. I have around twenty plus hours on mine and am beginning to see results. Now when I turn them on, after thirty or forty minutes, I noticed they really start to sing. I'm sure as I get closer to forty hours they will sound good when I first turn them on. I just burst out laughing last night. I had never heard a loud speaker sound so good. It was truly stunning! Also, I highly recommend using these with a turntable as well. It is incredible how much detail you can get from these speakers by pushing them with a decent system. (I'm using a moderate NAD amp that is about 20 years old.)

Great Speakers

It took about 40 hours of use to achieve their great transparent sound. I also found that the quality of the audio source is very important because you hear seemingly everything whether it is background noise of a poor recording or the nuances of intricate music passages. Because these speakers are so accurate and transparent I can now hear details that were not present through my previous speakers. Very impressive.

PSB Imagine B

Written By Jaded1, Los Angeles,CA on Friday, October 19, 2012

My speakers had to go back to the factory for refurbishing and would have no speakers for a month. My nephew let me borrow his PSB imagine B so I could get by. Totally 110 percent impressed! So impressed that I purchased the Imagine T2.

Pros:Together with 24" stands (sand-filled), these speakers are formidable! They will go toe to toe with speakers costing 3 times as much.

PSB Imagine B Bookshelf Speakers

These speakers are well worth the money. I did a considerable amount of research and visited a number of audiophile sites and learned that the experts rated these speakers very highly, particularly for the money. The speakers sound wonderful, are neutral and produce surprisingly good bass for such small speakers. PSB is known for its high quality speakers at a reasonable price and these speakers certainly fit that description.

Imagine B

I had Dahlqist DQ-10 speakers for 30 years and have enjoyed them tremendously. We are refurnishing our home and my interior designer said they had to go, as the DQ-10's were much too big for the room. After selling them I purchased the PSB Imagine B speakers. Wow! The richness of the sound is awesome and they are not even broken in. The speakers exceed my expectations. I am powering these with a PS Audio amp. On a side note, my lovely bride (and my interior designer) are happy with the size of my new speakers. I would highly recommend these speakers. The sound that comes out of such a small speakers is amazing.

Great

Written By ryaneq101, Californai on Wednesday, June 09, 2010

Using these with a Peachtree Nova. These sounded boomy out of the box and I was afraid I would have to return them. After about 48hrs of playtime they have calmed down alot and now sound neutral and clean. Couldn't ask for a better pair of bookshelf speakers.